Immunization Awareness
National Immunization Awareness Month is the perfect time to promote immunizations and remind everyone to get caught up on their shots.
Immunizations (or vaccinations) aren’t just for young kids and babies. They were developed to help protect us from serious diseases and illness at every age. Everyone over 6 months old needs a seasonal flu shot annually. Below is a list of immunizations that can benefit people at all ages.
For Young Children
Children under age 6 get a series of shots to protect against measles, polio, chicken pox, and hepatitis. Although these immunizations are routine at Pediatrician’s offices, it is important to make sure that they are actually being done.
Immunizations (or vaccinations) aren’t just for young kids and babies. They were developed to help protect us from serious diseases and illness at every age. Everyone over 6 months old needs a seasonal flu shot annually. Below is a list of immunizations that can benefit people at all ages.
For Young Children
Children under age 6 get a series of shots to protect against measles, polio, chicken pox, and hepatitis. Although these immunizations are routine at Pediatrician’s offices, it is important to make sure that they are actually being done.
For Preteens and Teens
All 11- and 12-year-olds need shots to help protect against tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, and meningitis.
Doctors recommend girls also get the HPV vaccine to protect against the most common cause of cervical cancer. There has also been a lot of evidence to indicate that the HPV vaccine may be beneficial for young boys as well.
All 11- and 12-year-olds need shots to help protect against tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, and meningitis.
Doctors recommend girls also get the HPV vaccine to protect against the most common cause of cervical cancer. There has also been a lot of evidence to indicate that the HPV vaccine may be beneficial for young boys as well.
Adults (Ages 18+)
All adults need a tetanus shot every 10 years.
People age 65 or older need a one-time pneumonia shot.
Talk to your doctor or nurse about which shots you and your family may need.
**Any questions about vaccinations and which ones are right for you and your family, please speak with your health-care provider.
Outreach Ideas
Help spread the word about the need for regular vaccines.
< http://www.healthfinder.gov/nho/augAnnounce.aspx>
Recommended vaccines:
>> 0-6 years old
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf
>> 7-18 years old
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/downloads/parent-version-schedule-7-18yrs.pdf
All About Flu Vaccines
What you need to know to keep you and your family safe?
http://www.medicinenet.com/flu_vaccination/article.htm
Put it into Practice
How can YOU help your home and community with their vaccines?
1. Organize a free or low-cost immunization clinic at a local community or health center.
2. Create and distribute an immunization tracking card. Include space for people to record the names and dates of their shots along with helpful facts and phone numbers.
3. Partner with a school nurse to host an immunization education event for parents at local schools.
4. Create and distribute an immunization reminder flyer to all the members of your organization.
5. Work with local summer camps to provide tips on the immunizations children need before they attend camp.
Materials
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease
http://www.cdc.gov/ncird/
Schedule for Vaccinations
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm
Articles
FDA Parent’s Guide to Children’s Vaccines
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdate/ucm048771.pdf
Vaccines Publications
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/default.htm
Local Resources
Get a flu shot near you!
http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/vaccination/locator.html
All adults need a tetanus shot every 10 years.
People age 65 or older need a one-time pneumonia shot.
Talk to your doctor or nurse about which shots you and your family may need.
**Any questions about vaccinations and which ones are right for you and your family, please speak with your health-care provider.
Outreach Ideas
Help spread the word about the need for regular vaccines.
< http://www.healthfinder.gov/nho/augAnnounce.aspx>
Recommended vaccines:
>> 0-6 years old
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf
>> 7-18 years old
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/downloads/parent-version-schedule-7-18yrs.pdf
All About Flu Vaccines
What you need to know to keep you and your family safe?
http://www.medicinenet.com/flu_vaccination/article.htm
Put it into Practice
How can YOU help your home and community with their vaccines?
1. Organize a free or low-cost immunization clinic at a local community or health center.
2. Create and distribute an immunization tracking card. Include space for people to record the names and dates of their shots along with helpful facts and phone numbers.
3. Partner with a school nurse to host an immunization education event for parents at local schools.
4. Create and distribute an immunization reminder flyer to all the members of your organization.
5. Work with local summer camps to provide tips on the immunizations children need before they attend camp.
Materials
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease
http://www.cdc.gov/ncird/
Schedule for Vaccinations
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm
Articles
FDA Parent’s Guide to Children’s Vaccines
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdate/ucm048771.pdf
Vaccines Publications
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/default.htm
Local Resources
Get a flu shot near you!
http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/vaccination/locator.html
